Project Mgr Industrial Hygiene

About the role

The Project Manager-Industrial Hygiene will coordinate staff and contractors to manage industrial hygiene projects; ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations; develop assessment strategies, implement monitoring evaluations, analyze workplace exposure hazard potentials, evaluate data and recommend actions to reduce airborne, material derived and other potential workplace hazards.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for industrial hygiene service contracts
• Conduct inspections for OSHA compliance
• Conduct and/or oversee projects to evaluate and control employee and passenger exposure to hazardous materials, physical and biological agents
• Maintain, train and upkeep of various Industrial Hygiene policies and procedures/databases such as; fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, emergency evacuation planning, SOS database management, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health or another related field. An advanced degree is preferred, but not required.
• In addition to #1, five (5) years of experience as a project manager in industrial hygiene, occupational health or related field.
• Working knowledge of industrial hygiene practices and regulations.
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Familiar with transportation terms and procedures and local, state, and federal rules and regulations governing occupational health and industrial hygiene.
• Considerable knowledge of industrial hygiene practices, procedures, and local, state and federal rules and regulations governing occupational health and industrial hygiene.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, specifically, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Project management software use is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication, customer service, and organization skills are a necessity.
• Excellent project development and management as well as planning and scheduling skills with a clear understanding of methods and techniques.
• Ability to manage time, multiple projects, and work in a fast-paced environment independently and maintain a high degree of accuracy, quality, and thoroughness.
• Ability to train others, set priorities, develop work schedules, monitor progress towards goals, meet deadlines, track and document all project activities.
• Ability to interpret a variety of engineering drawings, maps, specifications, and other documents and materials; and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws, and regulations to project plans.
• OSHA 40 hour HAZWOPER and 8 hour refresher as needed.
• DOT Hazmat Shipper Certification or obtain within 3 months.
• FRA Roadway Worker Certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.
• State of Illinois Asbestos Building Inspector and Lead Risk Assessor (or obtain within 12 months of hire).
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, for extended periods of time.
• Hearing/Visual acuity, far/near, depth perception, field of vision, color vision.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle.
• Must be willing to travel within and outside of Metra’s 6-county region.
• Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late afternoon, evenings, or weekends.
• Must be available on-call 24-hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

Skills

• Working knowledge of industrial hygiene practices and regulations.
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Familiar with transportation terms and procedures and local, state, and federal rules and regulations governing occupational health and industrial hygiene.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, specifically, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Project management software use is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication, customer service, and organization skills are a necessity.
• Excellent project development and management as well as planning and scheduling skills with a clear understanding of methods and techniques.
• Ability to manage time, multiple projects, and work in a fast-paced environment independently and maintain a high degree of accuracy, quality, and thoroughness.
• Ability to train others, set priorities, develop work schedules, monitor progress towards goals, meet deadlines, track and document all project activities.
• Ability to interpret a variety of engineering drawings, maps, specifications, and other documents and materials; and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws, and regulations to project plans.
• OSHA 40 hour HAZWOPER and 8 hour refresher as needed.
• DOT Hazmat Shipper Certification or obtain within 3 months.
• FRA Roadway Worker Certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.
• State of Illinois Asbestos Building Inspector and Lead Risk Assessor (or obtain within 12 months of hire).

Benefits

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Pay

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Schedule

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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.